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Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag
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Elusive street artist Banksy on Thursday confirmed he was behind a new work drawing crowds in central London: a statue …
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Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor
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Mexico is seeking "irrefutable" evidence to back up the shock US drug trafficking charges against a sitting governor and …
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Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar
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Iran's supreme leader declared Thursday that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defiantly rejecting a …
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Oil strikes 4-year peak, stocks rise
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Oil prices struck a four-year high on Thursday on worries over a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, while US …
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Under-fire UK PM heckled after Jewish-targeted stabbings
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer was booed and heckled with shouts of "Jew harmer" Thursday as the Jewish community in London …
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US first-quarter growth rebounds less than expected as inflation surges
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US economic growth rebounded less than expected in the first quarter as consumer spending cooled, while inflation surged …
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Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped' by Israel
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Organisers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Thursday said Israel's army had "kidnapped" 211 activists including a Paris …
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Under-fire UK boosts security for Jews after latest attack
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The UK government on Thursday announced extra money for security patrols outside synagogues and schools as community …
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Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar
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Iran warned the United States on Thursday that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump …
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring
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President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their …
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No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen ban: govt report
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There was "no meaningful shift" away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of …
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Australian Jewish group warned of 'attack' before Bondi mass shooting: inquiry
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A Jewish community group warned police a terror attack was "likely" just days before two gunmen killed 15 people in a …
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Marathon brothers run Ireland in race to find dementia cure
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Jordan Adams, who ran the London marathon with a 25-kilogram fridge on his back last weekend, is now running around …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring
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President Donald Trump said that a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to …
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Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo
AFP - 2h ago
A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed …
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Australia's 'most beautiful' street fed up with viral fame
AFP - 13h ago
Viral posts of an Australian street dubbed the country's "most beautiful" have enticed coachloads of visitors to a …
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Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed
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Buckets of blooms adorn Yuvita Anggi Prinanda's sidewalk flower stall in Bali, but their perfume can't mask the stench …
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Tuareg rebels vow Mali junta 'will fall', north will be captured
AFP - 14h ago
Mali's Tuareg rebels declared that the country's ruling junta "will fall" and that they intended to conquer the north, …
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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
AFP - 7h ago
Football's power brokers meet in Vancouver on Thursday as FIFA convenes its 76th Congress, a high‑stakes gathering less …
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Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year: reports
AFP - 13h ago
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will stop financing LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, throwing the future of …
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World snooker champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
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Defending champion Zhao Xintong fell victim to the "Crucible curse" as he was knocked out of the World Snooker …
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Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York
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A poster campaign opposing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's involvement in the upcoming Met Gala cropped up across New York's …
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King Charles touts 'solidarity' with US at 9/11 memorial
Apr 29 2026
King Charles III declared his "enduring solidarity with the American people" Wednesday, as he visited the 9/11 memorial …
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Powell's decision to stay on at Fed ignites new Trump insult
Apr 29 2026
The extraordinary clash at the Federal Reserve between Jerome Powell and Donald Trump entered new territory Wednesday …
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US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling
Apr 29 2026
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply limited the use of race in drawing electoral districts, in a decision that …
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Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before attack: prosecutors
Apr 29 2026
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting …
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Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions in Brussels
Apr 29 2026
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar vowed Wednesday that frozen EU funds would start flowing to Budapest soon, after …
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Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal
Apr 29 2026
President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's demands …
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Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billion in Brussels
Apr 29 2026
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar vowed Wednesday that frozen EU funds would start flowing to Budapest soon, after …
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Hungary's Magyar visits Brussels seeking to unblock EU billions
Apr 29 2026
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar met EU chiefs Wednesday on his first visit to Brussels since his election win, …
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King Charles to visit 9/11 memorial in New York
Apr 29 2026
King Charles III will attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York on Wednesday, the third day of a …
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Diving robot explores mystery of France's deepest shipwreck
Apr 29 2026
Deep below the surface of the Mediterranean off the French coast, the pincer of a remotely guided underwater robot …
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EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram
Apr 29 2026
The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing …
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Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
Apr 29 2026
Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure …
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King Charles to stress UK-US cultural, trade ties in New York
Apr 29 2026
King Charles III will use a trip to New York on Wednesday to showcase cultural and economic ties between Britain and the …
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Pentagon chief to testify on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Apr 29 2026
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will make his first testimony before Congress on the Mideast war Wednesday, as efforts to …
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Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers
Apr 29 2026
The pace of tropical forest destruction slowed in 2025 after record losses the year before but remained at worrying …
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Cheaper, cleaner electric trucks overhaul China's logistics
Apr 29 2026
At a dusty lot an hour outside Beijing, a steady stream of vehicles come and go for a quick battery charge -- just one …
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An experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm
Apr 29 2026
The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a …
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King Charles, Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions
Apr 29 2026
Britain's King Charles and Donald Trump hailed their countries' longstanding ties at a White House state dinner Tuesday …
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The loyal, lonely keepers of Sudan's pyramids
Apr 29 2026
Mostafa Ahmed Mostafa is the heir to a long line of groundskeepers who have guarded Sudan's ancient pyramids of Meroe. …
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Europe climate report signals rising extremes
Apr 29 2026
Europe endured a historic heatwave across Nordic countries, shrinking glaciers and record sea temperatures in 2025 as …
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Jerome Powell: Fed chair who stood up to Trump set to finish tenure on top
Apr 29 2026
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a soft-spoken central banker who chooses his words carefully, is perhaps an …
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King Charles urges US-UK reset in speech to Trump
Apr 29 2026
King Charles III called Tuesday for the United States and Britain to renew their longstanding transatlantic alliance, in …
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World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
Apr 29 2026
FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the …
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Germany holds breath as stranded whale 'Timmy' sets off in barge
Apr 29 2026
A special boat carrying a stranded humpback whale whose weeks-long struggle to survive has captured hearts in Germany …
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Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
Apr 29 2026
Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the United States considering Tehran's …
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AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media
Apr 29 2026
Facebook has been overrun with low-effort AI fakes inventing biographical details and celebrity connections for the man …
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LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event
Apr 29 2026
LIV Golf postponed its planned June tournament in New Orleans on Tuesday, with officials saying they hope to reschedule …
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Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Apr 28 2026
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five …
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Don't 'loot a charity': Musk takes stand against OpenAI
Apr 28 2026
Billionaire Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday to accuse OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman of betraying the AI company's …
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Mali's embattled junta chief says situation 'under control'
Apr 28 2026
Mali's military leader on Tuesday insisted the situation in his country was "under control" as he made his first public …
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PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic
Apr 28 2026
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic …
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King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress
Apr 28 2026
Britain's King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over …
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Mali junta chief makes first appearance since rebel attacks
Apr 28 2026
Mali's military leader on Tuesday made his first public appearance since unprecedented large-scale weekend attacks …
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OpenAI 'stole a charity': Musk accusations open blockbuster AI trial
Apr 28 2026
Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman faced off in a California federal court Tuesday in a blockbuster trial that could …
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Trump hails British 'friends' as king visits
Apr 28 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has no closer friend than Britain, as he welcomed King …
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Nations kick off world-first fossil fuel exit talks in Colombia
Apr 28 2026
More than 50 nations gathered in Colombia launched the first global conference on phasing out fossil fuels Tuesday, …
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Musk faces off with OpenAI in court over broken promises
Apr 28 2026
Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman faced off in a California federal court Tuesday in a blockbuster trial that could …
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Hungary's PM-elect Magyar offers to meet Ukraine's Zelensky in June
Apr 28 2026
Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar on Tuesday offered to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to …
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UAE pulls out of OPEC oil cartels citing 'national interests'
Apr 28 2026
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels to focus on "national interests", it …
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Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
Apr 28 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King …
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Mali faces advancing rebels in 'difficult' situation
Apr 28 2026
Jihadists and Tuareg separatists were advancing in northern Mali on Tuesday, three days after launching unprecedented …
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Train collision kills 15, injures dozens near Jakarta
Apr 28 2026
Indonesia's president ordered an investigation Tuesday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter …
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Crude extends gains, stocks drop as Trump considers latest Iran proposal
Apr 28 2026
Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the …
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Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Apr 28 2026
Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily …
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Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
Apr 28 2026
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden …
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US says examining latest Iran proposal
Apr 28 2026
The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months …
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Train collision kills 14, injures dozens near Jakarta
Apr 28 2026
Indonesia's president ordered an investigation Tuesday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter …
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S. Korea probes syringe hoarding as war hits plastic makers
Apr 28 2026
South Korean police said on Tuesday they were investigating firms suspected of hoarding medical syringes, as the Middle …
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Nations to kick off world-first fossil fuel exit talks
Apr 28 2026
More than 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday against the backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch for …
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Horses unlikely saviours for those who serve in uniform
Apr 28 2026
Members of the armed forces and the police may put their lives on the line for their country but even they have their …
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Crude extends gains as Trump considers latest Iran proposal
Apr 28 2026
Oil prices edged up and stocks wavered Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open …
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Philippine museum brings deadly, lucrative galleon trade to life
Apr 28 2026
A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport …
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Trains collide near Jakarta, killing seven, injuring dozens
Apr 28 2026
Indonesia's president ordered an investigation Tuesday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter …
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LIV Golf postpones June event set for New Orleans: reports
Apr 28 2026
LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the …
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Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice amid AI clone boom
Apr 28 2026
Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to …
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Man Utd beat Brentford to close on Champions League berth
Apr 28 2026
Manchester United moved within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League as Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko …
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Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties
Apr 27 2026
Britain's King Charles III met Donald Trump at the White House Monday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit shadowed by …
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Nations have chance to break 'fossil fuel mindset': Mary Robinson
Apr 27 2026
Former Irish President Mary Robinson has had a front-row seat to historic change -- and senses another turning point …
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Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town
Apr 27 2026
Jihadists and allied Tuareg separatists in Mali have seized the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on …
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Trump and team renew attacks on adversaries after gala shooting
Apr 27 2026
For a brief moment, US President Donald Trump spoke of "love and coming together" after a shooting at a media gala. It …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets Putin
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, where …
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Accused media gala gunman charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
Apr 27 2026
A man accused of trying to open fire on a media gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington this weekend was charged in …
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'Looming' risk of nuclear arms race, UN proliferation meeting hears
Apr 27 2026
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting Monday at the United Nations as fears of a …
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Milei bars media from presidential palace
Apr 27 2026
Argentine President Javier Milei's government on Monday intensified a standoff with the media by blocking journalists …
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UK's King Charles arrives in US to shore up Trump ties
Apr 27 2026
Britain's King Charles III arrived in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging frayed ties …
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Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists
Apr 27 2026
Unprecedented attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists who killed the defence minister and …
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Accused media gala shooter charged with attempted Trump assassination
Apr 27 2026
The man accused in the shooting at a media gala attended by Donald Trump this weekend was arraigned in court Monday on …
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UK's King Charles seeks to shore up Trump ties
Apr 27 2026
King Charles III arrives in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging Britain's frayed ties …
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Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town after offensive
Apr 27 2026
Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies in Mali have seized control of the key northern town of Kidal after …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets with Putin
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, …
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Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala
Apr 27 2026
A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court Monday over …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks before meeting with Putin
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind …
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Mali attacks kill defence minister, deepening security crisis
Apr 27 2026
A fragile calm prevailed on Monday in the Malian capital, Bamako, and the ruling junta's stronghold of Kati, after two …
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Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Apr 27 2026
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, …
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Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
Apr 27 2026
Having decisively ended his own silverware drought with back-to-back Bundesliga titles, Harry Kane's team-first approach …
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Pogacar vows to keep going until Seixas 'destroys' him
Apr 27 2026
Tadej Pogacar won a fourth Liege-Bastogne-Liege Monument race after fending off a spirited challenge from teenage French …
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Dealing with the dead in the ruins of Sudan's war
Apr 27 2026
At a makeshift morgue in Khartoum, engineer turned mortician Ali Gebbai clicked through a spreadsheet of the dead. …
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Orangutan uses Indonesia canopy bridge in 'world first': NGO
Apr 27 2026
A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge constructed to help the …
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